What mimes can teach us about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
Experts alarmed as free Barbies given to UK primary schools to teach social skills
Toy company Mattel has been criticized for "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a program to teach empathy to children, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today......»»
Viral women"s soccer ad uses doctored footage to prove a point
One French company is using visual effects editing to promote the Women's World Cup, putting out a now-viral video showing the French men's soccer team playing at their best — until it is revealed that the footage is actually of the French women's.....»»
Crawford Lake: What the past can teach us about urban living today
When I heard that Crawford Lake in southern Ontario was selected as the "Golden Spike" candidate for placing the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch in 1950—essentially, the best place in the world to show how humans impacted the planet's fossil re.....»»
Psychological study suggests arithmetic is biologically-based and a natural consequence of our perception
Everyone knows that 2 + 2 = 4, but why do we have arithmetic in the first place, and why is it true? Researchers at the University of Canterbury have recently answered these questions by "reverse engineering" arithmetic from a psychological perspecti.....»»
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One proves why action movies need theaters
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is a triumph of epic scale, a visual marvel that proves action movies are best experienced on the big screen......»»
Bard: Google"s ChatGPT rival launches in Europe and Brazil
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts......»»
How to combine PDF files on Windows, macOS, or the web
No matter your operating system, knowing how to combine PDF files is a good skill. We'll teach you the best ways to do so for Windows, MacOS, or via the web......»»
Give Alexa A Billion Times More Personality With A New Body
When it comes to robot building, Workshop nation points out that we have incredible and amazing technology, but it is lacking in visual personality. Just look at your Alexa or Google home device. They are pretty incredible in terms of technology but.....»»
New online tool visualizes global human migration patterns
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) researchers have developed a new tool—the Global Migration Data Explorer—to help address the lack of data on global migration flows and provide a visual method for exploring migration p.....»»
Researcher investigates undocumented prehistoric languages through irregularities in current languages
Language can be a time machine—we can learn from ancient texts how our ancestors interacted with the world around them. But can language also teach us something about people whose language has been lost? Ph.D. candidate Anthony Jakob investigated w.....»»
How to use Visual Look Up to identify laundry symbols in iOS 17
Doing laundry will be made simpler using iOS 17, as the Photos app will gain the ability to recognize and provide explanations for laundry symbols. Here's how to use it.Visual Look Up expands to include laundry careApple has steadily been approving i.....»»
Audi"s new CEO Gernot Doellner must tackle these 5 problem areas
Audi's new boss Gernot Doellner must tackle issues including brand perception, a lack of new product and the slow modernization of EV plants......»»
Perception Point introduces AI model to detect and prevent BEC attacks
Perception Point reveals its latest detection innovation, developed to counter the emergent wave of AI-generated email threats. The AI-powered technology leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) and Deep Learning architecture to effectively detect and.....»»
Vizio’s aging SmartCast reborn as Vizio Home Screen, with better content discovery features
Vizio gives its smart TVs a full visual and usability refresh with an updated home screen that makes content discovery easier......»»
What game theory can teach us about standing up to bullies
In a time of income inequality and ruthless politics, people with outsized power or an unrelenting willingness to browbeat others often seem to come out ahead......»»
I taught ChatGPT to teach me board games, and now I won’t ever go back
With plugins, ChatGPT can do all sorts of exciting things, including teaching you how to play board games. Here's how to make your own ChatGPT rules lawyer......»»
X-ray “light echoes” hint at outburst from Milky Way’s central black hole
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy hasn't always been quiet. Enlarge / This is the first image of Sgr A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. It’s the first direct visual evidence of th.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 21, 2023 – iOS 17 passkeys, Visual Look Up
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Hit.....»»
How moths create invisibility cloaks preventing detection by predators using biosonar
Researchers from University of Bristol and Diamond Light Source have uncovered how moths create a powerful stealth cloak preventing detection by biosonar. This work (Bio-Inspired Urban Adaptations: What Insects Can Teach Us About Dealing with Noise).....»»
Exploring Stephan"s Quintet with multiple senses
Experts created two new visual and auditory experiences to explore the complexity and beauty of a compact galaxy group known as Stephan's Quintet. The guided three-dimensional visualization surveys the galaxies—their structures, characteristics, an.....»»